BBC News - Dale Farm travellers' site eviction starts
Bricks and debris were thrown at police as they moved in to prepare the way for bailiffs clearing the illegal part of the UK's largest travellers' site.
Riot police entered the site after breaking down a rear fence just after 07:00 BST, prompting angry scenes.
The move came during discussions, described by supporters as a distraction, at the main gate.
The travellers lost a last-ditch attempt to stave off the evictions at the Court of Appeal on Monday.
Essex Police said two people had been Tasered and one arrested.
One caravan at the site has been set on fire.
Electricity supplies were cut and protesters wearing masks said this had turned off crucial medical equipment belonging to elderly residents.
At least 50 officers led the operation to clear the site. One resident said she had been hit by a baton. Another set fire to her own caravan.
Bricks and debris were thrown at police as they moved in to prepare the way for bailiffs clearing the illegal part of the UK's largest travellers' site.
Riot police entered the site after breaking down a rear fence just after 07:00 BST, prompting angry scenes.
The move came during discussions, described by supporters as a distraction, at the main gate.
The travellers lost a last-ditch attempt to stave off the evictions at the Court of Appeal on Monday.
Essex Police said two people had been Tasered and one arrested.
One caravan at the site has been set on fire.
Electricity supplies were cut and protesters wearing masks said this had turned off crucial medical equipment belonging to elderly residents.
At least 50 officers led the operation to clear the site. One resident said she had been hit by a baton. Another set fire to her own caravan.
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